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Identification of protozoa under microscope I observed maybe Protozoa from standing FRESH water and from slowly flowing FRESH water. I am complete dilettante. Can you tell what these creatures are? Thank you. Added picture for to be more specific ![enter image description here](

At first glance, the organisms may hold the appearance of protozoans like ciliates. However, I am of the belief that these 'totally tubular' micro organisms are in fact diatoms.

The diatoms are a diverse range of eucaryotic microalgae which comprise a large percentage of the phytoplankton group. (Diatomaceous earth is the residual remains of their calcareous walls)

They are likely diatoms because of their apparent hard membrane, and slight brown-green pigment, typical of heterokont diatoms.

I would be unable to specify the organism to family level. However, you may wish to complete your investigation by looking under the order 'Pennales'.

For general information regarding the Diatoms, you may visit < Morphology and description available from:

Good luck

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